About Gary
Gary Nitzkin is a consumer law attorney based in Southfield, Michigan. He has been practicing law since 1988, focusing on consumer rights, particularly in areas such as credit repair and debt collection defense. He earned his Juris Doctor from Wayne State University in 1987 and his Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Michigan State University in 1984.
In 1990, Nitzkin founded Michigan Consumer Credit Lawyers, a firm dedicated to representing clients facing issues with debt collectors and credit reporting errors. The firm operates on a contingency fee basis, meaning clients do not pay out-of-pocket fees. Throughout his career, Nitzkin has been involved in several notable cases.
In 2018, he was the plaintiff in Nitzkin v — Craig, a case that reached the Michigan Court of Appeals. Nitzkin is a member of the State Bar of Michigan and has been disciplined by the Michigan Attorney Discipline Board, receiving a suspension in 2021 and a reprimand in 2014. He is also a Certified Public Accountant, holding memberships in the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Michigan Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
In addition to his legal practice, Nitzkin has been active in various professional organizations, including the Commercial Law League of America and the National Association of Retail Collection Attorneys.
